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City of Joy

  • Drama
Confirmed1992-04-156.66.7Trakt

Max Lowe is a Houston surgeon who has grown weary of the bureaucracy of American medicine. When he loses a patient on the operating table, Max impulsively decides to leave America and travel to India in the hope of finding himself. Not long after he arrives in Calcutta, Max is attacked by a group of thugs and left without money or a passport.

City of Joy is a 1992 drama film following an American surgeon who abandons his Houston practice to find meaning in Calcutta, India, only to find himself stripped of money and documents after a street attack. Released in April 1992, the film explores themes of redemption and cultural awakening through Max Lowe's unexpected journey.

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Theatrical release in United States

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In cinemas
1992-04-15

Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13

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YouTube · 2010-03-03
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When was City of Joy released?

City of Joy was released on April 15, 1992.

What is City of Joy about?

The film follows Max Lowe, a disillusioned Houston surgeon who leaves America to find himself in India. After arriving in Calcutta, he is robbed and attacked, forcing him to rebuild his life in unfamiliar circumstances.

Where can I watch City of Joy?

As a theatrical release from 1992, City of Joy is available through various streaming platforms, rental services, and physical media retailers; check your local streaming options for current availability.

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